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Per Oscarsson

Bio: Per Oscar Heinrich Oscarsson (28 January 1927 – 31 December 2010) was a Swedish actor. He is best known for his role in the 1966 film Hunger, which earned him a Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor
Born: Fri, Jan 28 1927
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden

Death: Fri, Dec 31 2010
Per Oscarsson is 83 years old
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Poster of Året var 1966
Året var 1966
Per Oscarsson would have been no older than 83 in Året var 1966 as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 08 2016
Poster of The Director Who Disappeared: The Story of The Ninja Mission
The Director Who Disappeared: The Story of The Ninja Mission
Per Oscarsson would have been no older than 83 in The Director Who Disappeared: The Story of The Ninja Mission as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of The Quiet Game
The Quiet Game
Per Oscarsson would have been no older than 83 in The Quiet Game as 'Oscar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 2011
Poster of The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
Per Oscarsson was 82 in The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest as 'Holger Palmgren'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 2009
Poster of The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Played with Fire
Per Oscarsson was 82 in The Girl Who Played with Fire as 'Holger Palmgren'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 2009
Poster of Young Andersen
Young Andersen
Per Oscarsson was 78 in Young Andersen as 'H.C. Andersens farfar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 2005
Poster of The Bouncer
The Bouncer
Per Oscarsson was 76 in The Bouncer as 'Karl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 2003
Poster of Midsummer
Midsummer
Per Oscarsson was 76 in Midsummer as 'Persson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 2003
Poster of Send Mere Slik
Send Mere Slik
Per Oscarsson was 74 in Send Mere Slik as 'Rasmus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 06 2001
Poster of Herr Von Hancken
Herr Von Hancken
Per Oscarsson was 73 in Herr Von Hancken as 'Herr von Hancken'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2000
Poster of White Water Fury
White Water Fury
Per Oscarsson was 73 in White Water Fury as 'Åke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 2000
Poster of En lek på blodigt allvar
En lek på blodigt allvar
Per Oscarsson was 72 in En lek på blodigt allvar as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 1999
Poster of Per Oscarsson - Bakom rubrikerna och replikerna
Per Oscarsson - Bakom rubrikerna och replikerna
Per Oscarsson was 71 in Per Oscarsson - Bakom rubrikerna och replikerna as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1998
Poster of Stormen
Stormen
Per Oscarsson was 71 in Stormen as 'Gonzalo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of Forbudt for børn
Forbudt for børn
Per Oscarsson was 71 in Forbudt for børn as 'Dance Judge'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 26 1998
Poster of Rika barn leka bäst
Rika barn leka bäst
Per Oscarsson was 70 in Rika barn leka bäst as 'Vilhelm'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1997
Poster of Germans
Germans
Per Oscarsson was 70 in Germans as 'Prof. Sonnenbruch'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1997
Poster of The Last Viking
The Last Viking
Per Oscarsson was 69 in The Last Viking as 'Skrælling'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1997
Poster of Christmas Oratorio
Christmas Oratorio
Per Oscarsson was 69 in Christmas Oratorio as 'Fälldin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 22 1996
Poster of Harry & Sonja
Harry & Sonja
Per Oscarsson was 69 in Harry & Sonja as 'Harry's Father'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 08 1996
Poster of Kan du vissla Johanna?
Kan du vissla Johanna?
Per Oscarsson was 67 in Kan du vissla Johanna? as 'Nils'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1994
Poster of Cross My Heart and Hope to Die
Cross My Heart and Hope to Die
Per Oscarsson was 67 in Cross My Heart and Hope to Die as 'Piano player'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 1994
Poster of En nypa mull - vad är vi mer?
En nypa mull - vad är vi mer?
Per Oscarsson was 66 in En nypa mull - vad är vi mer?
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 30 1993
Poster of Dreaming of Rita
Dreaming of Rita
Per Oscarsson was 65 in Dreaming of Rita as 'Bob'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 22 1993
Poster of House of Angels
House of Angels
Per Oscarsson was 65 in House of Angels as 'Erik Zander'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1992
Poster of Fasadklättraren
Fasadklättraren
Per Oscarsson was 63 in Fasadklättraren as 'Larsson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Bulan
Bulan
Per Oscarsson was 63 in Bulan as 'The poet'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1990
Poster of Kurt Olsson - filmen om mitt liv som mej själv
Kurt Olsson - filmen om mitt liv som mej själv
Per Oscarsson was 63 in Kurt Olsson - filmen om mitt liv som mej själv as 'Personell Manager Lindroth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1990
Poster of 1939
1939
Per Oscarsson was 62 in 1939 as 'Isak'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1989
Poster of Venus 90
Venus 90
Per Oscarsson was 61 in Venus 90 as 'The wreck'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1988
Poster of Storm
Storm
Per Oscarsson was 61 in Storm
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 1988
Poster of No Robbers in the Woods
No Robbers in the Woods
Per Oscarsson was 60 in No Robbers in the Woods as 'Fiolito'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Ondskans år
Ondskans år
Per Oscarsson was 60 in Ondskans år as 'The Estate Owner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 18 1987
Poster of The Headsman and the Harlot
The Headsman and the Harlot
Per Oscarsson was 59 in The Headsman and the Harlot as 'Bailiff'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 29 1986
Poster of Nattseilere
Nattseilere
Per Oscarsson was 59 in Nattseilere as 'With'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 13 1986
Poster of Vilde, the Wild One
Vilde, the Wild One
Per Oscarsson was 59 in Vilde, the Wild One as 'The Vicar'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 1986
Poster of Da Capo
Da Capo
Per Oscarsson was 58 in Da Capo as 'Eino'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1985
Poster of Ronia, the Robber's Daughter
Ronia, the Robber's Daughter
Per Oscarsson was 57 in Ronia, the Robber's Daughter as 'Borka'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1984
Poster of Vargen
Vargen
Per Oscarsson was 57 in Vargen as 'Arnold Wolf'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 27 1984
Poster of Henrietta
Henrietta
Per Oscarsson was 56 in Henrietta as 'Einar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 1983
Poster of Story of Small and Large Rabbit
Story of Small and Large Rabbit
Per Oscarsson was 54 in Story of Small and Large Rabbit as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Who Pulled the Plug?
Who Pulled the Plug?
Per Oscarsson was 54 in Who Pulled the Plug? as 'Ulf Svensson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1981
Poster of Montenegro
Montenegro
Per Oscarsson was 54 in Montenegro as 'Dr. Aram Pazardjian'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1981
Poster of Hans Christian and the Geographic Society
Hans Christian and the Geographic Society
Per Oscarsson was 54 in Hans Christian and the Geographic Society as 'Georg'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 1981
Poster of The Sleep of Death
The Sleep of Death
Per Oscarsson was 53 in The Sleep of Death as 'Colonel Gaillard'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1980
Poster of Sverige åt svenskarna
Sverige åt svenskarna
Per Oscarsson was 53 in Sverige åt svenskarna
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 31 1980
Poster of Tvingad att leva
Tvingad att leva
Per Oscarsson was 53 in Tvingad att leva as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 28 1980
Poster of Outrage
Outrage
Per Oscarsson was 52 in Outrage
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Heja Sverige!
Heja Sverige!
Per Oscarsson was 52 in Heja Sverige!
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1979
Poster of Charlotte Löwensköld
Charlotte Löwensköld
Per Oscarsson was 52 in Charlotte Löwensköld as 'Pontus Friman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 30 1979
Poster of Kristoffers hus
Kristoffers hus
Per Oscarsson was 52 in Kristoffers hus as 'Kräftan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 19 1979
Poster of Vad händer…?
Vad händer…?
Per Oscarsson was 51 in Vad händer…?
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Chez Nous
Chez Nous
Per Oscarsson was 51 in Chez Nous as 'Schrenk'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 28 1978
Poster of The Adventures of Picasso
The Adventures of Picasso
Per Oscarsson was 51 in The Adventures of Picasso as 'Apollinaire'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 20 1978
Poster of The Brothers Lionheart
The Brothers Lionheart
Per Oscarsson was 50 in The Brothers Lionheart as 'Orvar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1977
Poster of The Assignment
The Assignment
Per Oscarsson was 50 in The Assignment as 'Sixto'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 11 1977
Poster of Dagny
Dagny
Per Oscarsson was 49 in Dagny as 'August Strindberg'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 26 1977
Poster of Terror of Frankenstein
Terror of Frankenstein
Per Oscarsson was 49 in Terror of Frankenstein as 'The Monster'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 03 1977
Poster of The Metamorphosis
The Metamorphosis
Per Oscarsson was 48 in The Metamorphosis
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 12 1976
Poster of A Stranger Came by Train
A Stranger Came by Train
Per Oscarsson was 47 in A Stranger Came by Train as 'Johan Gustavsson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 28 1974
Poster of Dream City
Dream City
Per Oscarsson was 46 in Dream City as 'Florian Sand'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1973
Poster of Inferno
Inferno
Per Oscarsson was 46 in Inferno as 'August Strindberg'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1973
Poster of Ebon Lundin
Ebon Lundin
Per Oscarsson was 45 in Ebon Lundin as 'Ebon Lundin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of The Blockhouse
The Blockhouse
Per Oscarsson was 45 in The Blockhouse as 'Lund'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Endless Night
Endless Night
Per Oscarsson was 45 in Endless Night as 'Santonix'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 1972
Poster of The New Land
The New Land
Per Oscarsson was 45 in The New Land as 'Pastor Törner'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 26 1972
Poster of Secrets
Secrets
Per Oscarsson was 44 in Secrets as 'Raoul Kramer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 21 1971
Poster of The Night Visitor
The Night Visitor
Per Oscarsson was 44 in The Night Visitor as 'Dr. Anton Jenks'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 10 1971
Poster of The Last Valley
The Last Valley
Per Oscarsson was 44 in The Last Valley as 'Father Sebastian'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of Love Is War
Love Is War
Per Oscarsson was 43 in Love Is War as 'mannen med ønskekvisten'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1970
Poster of Miss and Mrs Sweden
Miss and Mrs Sweden
Per Oscarsson was 42 in Miss and Mrs Sweden as 'Jonne'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 21 1969
Poster of Honeycomb
Honeycomb
Per Oscarsson was 42 in Honeycomb as 'Pedro'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 14 1969
Poster of Between Us
Between Us
Per Oscarsson was 42 in Between Us as 'Per Olofsson'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 16 1969
Poster of An-Magritt
An-Magritt
Per Oscarsson was 42 in An-Magritt as 'Hedström'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 06 1969
Poster of Waltz of Sex
Waltz of Sex
Per Oscarsson was 41 in Waltz of Sex as 'The Baptiser'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 22 1968
Poster of Doctor Glas
Doctor Glas
Per Oscarsson was 41 in Doctor Glas as 'Dr. Glas'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 12 1968
Poster of A Dandy in Aspic
A Dandy in Aspic
Per Oscarsson was 41 in A Dandy in Aspic as 'Pavel'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 02 1968
Poster of Who Saw Him Die?
Who Saw Him Die?
Per Oscarsson was 41 in Who Saw Him Die? as 'Sören Mårtensson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 18 1968
Poster of Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night
Per Oscarsson was 39 in Twelfth Night as 'Andreas Blek af Nosen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 05 1967
Poster of Here Is Your Life
Here Is Your Life
Per Oscarsson was 39 in Here Is Your Life as 'Niklas'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 26 1966
Poster of Noon Wine
Noon Wine
Per Oscarsson was 39 in Noon Wine as 'Olaf Helton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1966
Poster of Patrasket
Patrasket
Per Oscarsson was 39 in Patrasket as 'Joe Meng'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 13 1966
Poster of Hunger
Hunger
Per Oscarsson was 39 in Hunger as 'Pontus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1966
Poster of The D.T.'s
The D.T.'s
Per Oscarsson was 39 in The D.T.'s as 'Guest'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 27 1966
Poster of Doktor Knock
Doktor Knock
Per Oscarsson was 39 in Doktor Knock as 'Mousquet'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 11 1966
Poster of My Sister My Love
My Sister My Love
Per Oscarsson was 39 in My Sister My Love as 'Jacob'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 28 1966
Poster of Bödeln
Bödeln
Per Oscarsson was 38 in Bödeln
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of Är du inte riktigt klok?
Är du inte riktigt klok?
Per Oscarsson was 37 in Är du inte riktigt klok? as 'The Man Without Qualities'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 22 1964
Poster of Adam och Eva
Adam och Eva
Per Oscarsson was 36 in Adam och Eva as 'Reverend Helge'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 02 1963
Poster of Det är hos mig han har varit
Det är hos mig han har varit
Per Oscarsson was 36 in Det är hos mig han har varit as 'Hans, Hans Treve'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 04 1963
Poster of The Doll
The Doll
Per Oscarsson was 35 in The Doll as 'Lundgren'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 30 1962
Poster of Ticket to Paradise
Ticket to Paradise
Per Oscarsson was 35 in Ticket to Paradise as 'Freddo Rossi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 1962
Poster of Ljuvlig är sommarnatten
Ljuvlig är sommarnatten
Per Oscarsson was 34 in Ljuvlig är sommarnatten as 'Lars-Ove Larsson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 1961
Poster of Miss April
Miss April
Per Oscarsson was 31 in Miss April as 'Sverker Ek'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 08 1958
Poster of Kärlek på turné
Kärlek på turné
Per Oscarsson was 28 in Kärlek på turné as 'Oskar Ölander'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 28 1955
Poster of Vildfåglar
Vildfåglar
Per Oscarsson was 28 in Vildfåglar as 'Nisse'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 21 1955
Poster of Karin Månsdotter
Karin Månsdotter
Per Oscarsson was 27 in Karin Månsdotter as 'Anders'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1954
Poster of Möte med livet
Möte med livet
Per Oscarsson was 26 in Möte med livet as 'Robert'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 23 1953
Poster of We Three Debutantes
We Three Debutantes
Per Oscarsson was 26 in We Three Debutantes as 'Lillebror Brummer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 07 1953
Poster of Barabbas
Barabbas
Per Oscarsson was 26 in Barabbas as 'Boy'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 05 1953
Poster of Defiance
Defiance
Per Oscarsson was 25 in Defiance
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 15 1952
Poster of Leva på 'Hoppet'
Leva på 'Hoppet'
Per Oscarsson was 24 in Leva på 'Hoppet' as 'Per'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 11 1951
Poster of Vi flyger på Rio
Vi flyger på Rio
Per Oscarsson was 22 in Vi flyger på Rio
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 1949
Poster of Son of the Sea
Son of the Sea
Per Oscarsson was 22 in Son of the Sea as 'Rolf Bakken'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 1949
Poster of Gatan
Gatan
Per Oscarsson was 22 in Gatan as 'Åke Rodelius'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 27 1949
Poster of Det vackraste på jorden
Det vackraste på jorden
Per Oscarsson was 20 in Det vackraste på jorden
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 15 1947
Poster of Ungdom i fara
Ungdom i fara
Per Oscarsson was 19 in Ungdom i fara as 'Stickan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 11 1946
Poster of Kristin Commands
Kristin Commands
Per Oscarsson was 19 in Kristin Commands as 'Jan Westman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 02 1946
Poster of The Serious Game
The Serious Game
Per Oscarsson was 18 in The Serious Game as 'Filip Stille (Lydia's Brother) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 26 1945
Poster of Flickor i hamn
Flickor i hamn
Per Oscarsson was 18 in Flickor i hamn as 'Young Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1945
Poster of Prince Gustaf
Prince Gustaf
Per Oscarsson was 17 in Prince Gustaf as 'Prince August'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 29 1944
Poster of Young Eagles
Young Eagles
Per Oscarsson was 17 in Young Eagles as 'Young Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 09 1944

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Millennium
Millennium
Per Oscarsson was 83+ in Millennium as 'Holger Palmgren'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 20 2010
Poster of White Lies
White Lies
Per Oscarsson was 70+ in White Lies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 27 1997
Poster of Skärgårdsdoktorn
Skärgårdsdoktorn
Per Oscarsson was 70+ in Skärgårdsdoktorn as 'Kalle Norman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 13 1997
Poster of Kejsarn av Portugallien
Kejsarn av Portugallien
Per Oscarsson was 65+ in Kejsarn av Portugallien as 'Ol-Bengtsa'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 25 1992
Poster of Fasadklättraren
Fasadklättraren
Per Oscarsson was 64+ in Fasadklättraren as 'Larsson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1991
Poster of Sparvöga
Sparvöga
Per Oscarsson was 62+ in Sparvöga as 'Bokrabblaren'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1989
Poster of Nattseilere
Nattseilere
Per Oscarsson was 60+ in Nattseilere as 'With'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 02 1988
Poster of Ronja Rövardotter
Ronja Rövardotter
Per Oscarsson was 59+ in Ronja Rövardotter as 'Borka'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 25 1986
Poster of Polisen i Strömstad
Polisen i Strömstad
Per Oscarsson was 54+ in Polisen i Strömstad as 'Gustav Jörgensson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 21 1982
Poster of Kallocain
Kallocain
Per Oscarsson was 54+ in Kallocain as 'Försöksperson nr 135'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 1981
Poster of Charlotte Löwensköld och Anna Svärd
Charlotte Löwensköld och Anna Svärd
Per Oscarsson was 54+ in Charlotte Löwensköld och Anna Svärd as 'Pontus Friman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 18 1981
Poster of Harry H.
Harry H.
Per Oscarsson was 51+ in Harry H. as 'Harry H'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 09 1978
Poster of Party
Party
Per Oscarsson was 42+ in Party as 'Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 03 1969
Poster of ABC Stage 67
ABC Stage 67
Per Oscarsson was 39+ in ABC Stage 67 as 'Olaf Helton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1966
Poster of Julkalendern
Julkalendern
Per Oscarsson was 33+ in Julkalendern as 'Kaspars morfar, Gränsemyr, Generalen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 27 1960